ASPBB perform_search.asp cross-site scripting
| aspbb-performsearch-xss (26819) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
ASPBB is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the perform_search.asp script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the 'search' parameter to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, allowing the attacker to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- ASPBB.org: Free forum software in ASP.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sun May 28 2006 - 08:55:06 CDT : Advisory: ASPBB <= 0.52 (perform_search.asp) XSS vulnerability.
- NukedX's official Web site: ASPBB <= 0.52 (perform_search.asp) XSS vulnerability.
- BID-18146: ASPBB Perform_search.ASP Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-2648: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in perform_search.asp for ASPBB 0.52 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the search parameter.
- SA20360: ASPBB "search" Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1016169: ASPBB Input Validation Flaw in `perform_search.asp` Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-2027: ASPBB search Parameter Handling Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- ASPBB ASPBB 0.5.2
Reported:
May 27, 2006
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